Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Student Teaching Experience
Accomplishments
Certification
Education and Training
References
Field Experience
Organizations
References
Timeline
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Rachel Kaminski

Valencia

Summary

Attentive and adaptable teacher skilled in the management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress. Studious and passionate professional with extensive knowledge of teaching early childhood and special education materials using modern methodologies. Cultivates positive relationships with students to enhance participation, and increase overall success. Outgoing and friendly, with fantastic attention to detail. Driven dance instructor trained in a wide range of dance styles. Excellent choreography and group instructional skills. Strong dance instruction and performance background, with a love of teaching students of different ages. Highly adept lead teacher, specializing in toddler room management. Experienced in creating engaging lesson plans, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and promoting positive interactions among children. Strong leadership skills, combined with an understanding of child development and behavior management techniques, ensure the consistent provision of quality education to toddlers. Previous roles have resulted in improved academic performance and enhanced social skills among students.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher, Toddler Room

Be At Home Child Care
Wexford
06.2024 - Current
  • Lead Toddler Room Teachers to ensure a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
  • Provided guidance to assistant teachers on classroom management techniques.
  • Provided emotional support for young children who are adjusting to being away from home.
  • Developed age appropriate lesson plans that incorporate creative activities such as art, music, dramatic play and outdoor exploration.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.

Dance Instructor

Intensity Dance Academy
09.2015 - Current
  • Dance instruction across multiple disciplinarians to ages 2-13
  • Co-Coordinated dance showcase
  • Engaged with the students and ensured a safe environment.

Teacher

Planet Preschool
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Provided co-teaching instructions for preschool students
  • Supervised and engaged with students, ensured a safe environment and prepared the classroom.

Education

Masters of Education - Technology For Online Instruction

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
05-2026

Early Childhood and Special Education -

Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA
05-2024

B.S. in Education -

Mars Area High School

Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Preparedness
  • Organization
  • Creative
  • Stage Performance Skills
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Group teaching
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Family engagement

Affiliations

  • Secretary and member of Kappa Delta Pi
  • President and event coordinator of Illusions Dance Team
  • Special Olympics

Student Teaching Experience

  • Ehrman Crest Elementary School, Seneca Valley, Second Grade Learning Support, Spring 2024
  • Haine Elementary School, Seneca Valley, Second Grade, Spring 2024

Accomplishments

  • High Honors in high school
  • Deans List recipient all 4 years
  • Member of the student PSEA
  • SRU Leadership Conference 2/20/22
  • Slippery Rock Area Elementary Literacy Night (11/4/22) and (10/25/23)
  • Mercer Area Elementary Literacy Night (9/26/23)

Certification

  • PSTAT Training
  • KTEA3 Certification
  • Intro Intensive Intervention Training
  • AFRIM Reinforcement Certification
  • VA Department of Education Dyslexia Training

Education and Training

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References

References available upon request.

Field Experience

  • McQuistion Elementary School, Kindergarten, Fall of 2022, Prepared and carried out Lesson plans for Math and ELA, Gained experience in a classroom setting
  • Oakview Elementary, Sandy Lake, Second Grade, Spring of 2023, Prepared and carried out lesson plans for Science and Social Studies, Observed and received instructional feedback from co-teacher and field supervisor
  • McQuistion Elementary School, Third and Fourth Grade Life Skills, Fall of 2023, Prepared and carried out Lesson plans for life skills, Observed and received instructional feedback from co-teacher and field supervisor. Gained experience in a classroom setting

Organizations

  • Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society
  • Illusions Dance Team
  • Student PSEA
  • Professional Preparation
  • SRU Leadership Conference (2/20/22)
  • Slippery Rock Area Elementary Literacy Night (11/4/22)
  • Special Olympics

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Teacher, Toddler Room

Be At Home Child Care
06.2024 - Current

Teacher

Planet Preschool
09.2018 - 01.2020

Dance Instructor

Intensity Dance Academy
09.2015 - Current

Masters of Education - Technology For Online Instruction

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Early Childhood and Special Education -

Slippery Rock University

B.S. in Education -

Mars Area High School
Rachel Kaminski